Shecani'ah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals from the post-exilic period. The name Shecani'ah means "the Lord has dwelt" or "the Lord has taken up residence," reflecting a theophoric element common in Hebrew names.

1. Shecani'ah, the Son of Jehiel: One of the most notable mentions of Shecani'ah is found in the Book of Ezra. Shecani'ah, the son of Jehiel, is a member of the family of Elam. He plays a significant role during the time of Ezra's reforms. In Ezra 10:2, Shecani'ah approaches Ezra with a proposal to rectify the issue of intermarriage with foreign women, which was against the Mosaic Law. He says, "We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of this, there is hope for Israel." . Shecani'ah's initiative leads to a covenant renewal and a commitment to put away these foreign wives, demonstrating his zeal for the purity and holiness of the Israelite community.

2. Shecani'ah, the Priest: Another Shecani'ah is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:3 as a priest who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. This Shecani'ah is part of the priestly lineage, contributing to the restoration of the temple worship and the reestablishment of religious practices in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

3. Shecani'ah, the Father of Shemaiah: In Nehemiah 3:29, Shecani'ah is noted as the father of Shemaiah, who was involved in the repair of the wall of Jerusalem. This Shecani'ah is part of the broader narrative of Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the city walls, symbolizing the restoration of the community and its defenses.

4. Shecani'ah, the Descendant of David: In 1 Chronicles 3:21-22, Shecani'ah is listed as a descendant of David, through the line of Jeconiah. This genealogical mention places Shecani'ah within the royal lineage, highlighting the continuity of Davidic descendants even during and after the exile.

The various individuals named Shecani'ah illustrate the diverse roles played by members of the post-exilic community in the restoration of Israel's religious and social order. Whether through leadership in religious reform, participation in temple service, or involvement in civic reconstruction, the Shecani'ahs of the Bible reflect a commitment to the covenantal relationship with God and the reestablishment of Israel's identity as His chosen people.Shecani'ah (9 Occurrences)

1 Chronicles 3:21
And the sons of Hananiah: Pelatiah, and Jeshaiah; the sons of Jeshaiah: Rephaiah; the sons of Rephaiah: Arnan; the sons of Arnan: Obadiah; the sons of Obadiah: Shecaniah.
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1 Chronicles 3:22
And the sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, and Igal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
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1 Chronicles 24:11
the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah;
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2 Chronicles 31:15
And under him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their office of trust, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small;
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Ezra 8:3
Of the sons of Shecaniah: of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males a hundred and fifty.
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Ezra 8:5
Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of Jahaziel; and with him three hundred males.
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Nehemiah 3:29
After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his own house. And after him repaired Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
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Nehemiah 6:18
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah to wife.
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Nehemiah 12:3
Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth;
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